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Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) (Florida)

In Effect
Law Status
Florida
Law Name
2024-07-01
Effective Date
medium
Priority

Florida has enacted the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) (Florida). The law is currently in effect. It applies to annual global revenue >$1,000,000,000 and either: derives >50% of revenue from online advertising, operates a consumer smart speaker/display platform, or operates an app store. Consumers have the right to delete their data, correct inaccurate data, opt out of data sales. Violations can result in penalties of up to $50,000 per violation.

Consumer Rights

Right to Access✔ Yes
Right to Delete✔ Yes
Right to Correct✔ Yes
Right to Portability✔ Yes
Opt Out of Data Sale✔ Yes
Opt Out of Targeted Ads✔ Yes
Opt Out of Profiling✔ Yes
Right to Appeal✔ Yes
Authorized Agent✔ Yes

Business Obligations

Privacy Notice Required✔ Required
Data Minimization✘ No
Data Protection Assessment✔ Required
Processor Contract Required✔ Required
Universal Opt-Out Required✔ Required
Sensitive Data Consent✔ Required
Child Data Consent✔ Required
Appeals Process Required✔ Required

Applicability & Thresholds

Revenue Floor$1,000,000,000
Primary Consumer ThresholdNone specified
Secondary Consumer ThresholdN/A
Data Sale Revenue %50%
Small Business ExemptionYes
Nonprofit ExemptionYes
Employee Data ExemptionYes
Child Age ThresholdUnder 18

Enforcement & Penalties

Enforcing AgencyFlorida Department of Legal Affairs, Florida Attorney General
Dedicated Privacy AgencyNo
Penalty Per Violation$50,000
Penalty Per Willful Violation$100,000
Private Right of ActionNone
Cure PeriodNone
Response Deadline45 days

Important Notes

Very high revenue threshold limits applicability to large tech companies. No cure period. Penalty up to $50,000 per violation, $100,000 per willful. Child age threshold is 18 for certain features.

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How Florida Compares to Neighboring States

StateLawStatusEffective DatePriority
Florida ◀FloridaIn Effect2024-07-01medium
AlabamaAlabamaNo LawN/Alow
GeorgiaGeorgiaNo LawN/Alow

Frequently Asked Questions — Florida Privacy Law

What is the Florida and who does it apply to?

The Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) (Florida) is Florida's comprehensive consumer privacy law, effective 2024-07-01. Annual global revenue >$1,000,000,000 AND either: derives >50% of revenue from online advertising, operates a consumer smart speaker/display platform, or operates an app store

What rights do Florida consumers have under Florida?

Under the Florida, Florida consumers have the right to: access their personal data, request deletion of their data, correct inaccurate data, obtain a portable copy of their data, opt out of the sale of their personal data, opt out of targeted advertising, opt out of profiling for significant decisions, appeal a denial of their privacy rights request.

Does Florida require consent for sensitive data?

Yes. The Florida requires businesses to obtain affirmative consent before processing sensitive personal data. This includes data such as health information, biometric data, precise geolocation, and other sensitive categories.

What are the penalties for violating Florida?

Violations of the Florida can result in civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation and up to $100,000 per willful violation. There is no private right of action — enforcement is exclusively by the state Attorney General.

Does Florida require a data protection assessment?

Yes. The Florida requires businesses to conduct data protection assessments for high-risk processing activities such as targeted advertising, sale of personal data, sensitive data processing, and certain profiling activities.

Is there a universal opt-out requirement under Florida?

Yes. The Florida requires businesses to recognize universal opt-out preference signals effective 2024-07-01. This means businesses must honor browser-based or device-level opt-out signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC).

How long does a business have to respond to a consumer request under Florida?

Businesses must respond to consumer privacy requests within 45 days under the Florida. An extension of up to 60 additional days is available with notice to the consumer. If a request is denied, businesses must provide an appeals process with a response within 45 days.

Official Source

Florida Department of Legal Affairs

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Data Methodology

DataTactic researchers verify privacy law data directly against official government sources — Florida Department of Legal Affairs publications, state statutes, and agency websites. Each data point is cross-referenced against primary sources before publication. Records are reviewed and updated when laws or requirements change.

Last verified: 2026-06-01 · DataTactic provides reference information only. This is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for compliance guidance.